Board of Directors

a message from our chair

"2021 will celebrate the Chamber’s 125th Anniversary of stimulating economic prosperity and fostering a vibrant community! We look forward to engaging with you on the developing needs of businesses today and understanding how to better serve for years to come. As we prepare for more things like virtual events and stronger workforce partnerships it will be more important than ever to ensure we are leading with purpose and doing it together. " Read more.

a message from our ceo

"For more than 22 years, I have had the honor of working with Oceanside’s business and community leaders. It has been an amazing privilege for me to see our City grow into what it is today. As I take on this new challenge of leading the Chamber, I am excited for what we can accomplish in the coming years. Our business community is passionate about Oceanside. It is made up of people who are willing to give their time, energy and finances in order to make our City all that it can be. These businesses are vital to the well-being of our community, and it is my goal to provide support in any way possible." Read more.

Executive committee

Meet the incredible individuals investing their time with the Oceanside Chamber to support our community.

Haley Wonsley
Intesa Communications Group

Board chair

MARVA BLEDSOE
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

SECRETARY/TREASURER

JOSHUA W. VAN ORDEN
OCEANSIDE THERAPY GROUP

VICE CHAIR

Bob Waite
AFLAC

Chair Elect

NAZELI DERTSAKIAN
GENENTECH

VICE CHAIR

SCOTT ASHTON
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Debra Allen
Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory, FD-234

Immediate Past Chair

KEVIN WITOWICH
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENTS

VICE CHAIR